Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce)

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An old roommate of mine was from Egypt and he taught me how to make this Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal. The secret to this beef and onion stew is a long, slow simmer time. Slow cooking beef makes the meat extra tender and full of flavor. Slow cooked stews are my favorite winter food and there’s something extra special about this comforting, hearty and flavorful stew. After two hours in the oven, this will have the most tender beef with tender onions and it has the best rich and delicious sauce!

The key to a flavorful stew is to brown the meat in butter and oil first. The beef should be dark brown and slightly crisp on the outside. If you just cook the beef until it has changed color from pink to light brown, you will not have enough caramelized meat juice for the deep flavor this stew needs.

To make Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how do you make Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal?

Steps to make Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce)

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5

Cook the beef

In a large pan or Dutch oven, combine beef, butter, and canola. Cook the beef over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it is brown and slightly crispy on the outside.

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Done

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Add remaining ingredients

Add the onions, chicken bouillon, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the beef.

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Done

1

Pour in water

Pour in the water.

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Done

2h

Simmer

Turn the heat down to low. Cover, and simmer for about 2 hours until beef is tender and onions have reduced into a thick sauce.

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Done

2

Serve

Serve with rice, homemade pita bread or if your desire with macaroni.

This Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal is rich and flavorful. It is perfect winter comfort food. If you make this, come back and let me know what you think in the comments below.

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!